B.C.'s Response to Tariffs

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Please join the Honourable Paul Choi, MLA Burnaby South Metrotown, and Parliamentary Secretary for Asia-Pacific Trade for a special event on how the province of British Columbia is responding to potential repercussions from American tariffs on Canadian goods.

Come learn about how the Province is responding to the current moment by protecting and advocating for B.C., and how your business can benefit and leverage diversification opportunities going forward.

We want to hear from you if your business is facing domestic or international trade barriers or is being directly affected by the increasingly restrictive and unpredictable trading environment.

This event will be an opportunity to hear from the Parliamentary Secretary and discuss:

• Implications for B.C. businesses and households
• Measures taken to ensure B.C.'s economic resilience 
• Benefits and opportunities available through economic diversification

• 2:15 pm - Welcome Remarks - Burnaby Board of Trade
• 2:30 pm - State of Trade - Parliamentary Secretary Paul Choi
• 2:45 pm - Export Opportunities for B.C. Businesses - Janel Quiring, Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
• 3:05pm - Export Services 101 - Gloria Yang-Mason, Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
• 3:25 pm - Q&A
• 3:45 pm - Networking

Presented with the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation